# Tip Calculator

URL: https://speedycalculator.com/calculators/everyday-life/tip/
Last updated: 2026-10-25

> The tip calculator works out the tip on a bill, the total to pay and each person’s share when splitting. Enter the bill, a tip percentage and the number of people; type a tip amount to see what percentage it represents.

## Inputs

- Bill amount
- Tip (%)
- Split between

## Results

- Tip amount
- Total with tip
- Each person pays

## Formula

```
Tip = bill × tip %
Total = bill + tip
Per person = total ÷ people
```

## Explanation

Tipping customs vary a lot by country. In the United States 15–20% at sit-down restaurants is common, while in many other countries service is included or tips are small.

### How to use it

Enter the bill, choose a tip percentage and the number of people sharing. Some people tip on the pre-tax amount; enter whichever you prefer.

### Quick mental method

Find 10% by moving the decimal one place, then add half again for 15% or double it for 20%.

### Inputs explained

FieldWhat to enterBill amountAmount in your currencyTipIn %Split betweenA number

### What each result means

- **Tip amount** = [Bill amount] × [Tip] ÷ 100
- **Total with tip** = [Bill amount] + [Tip amount]
- **Each person pays** = [Total with tip] ÷ [Split between]

### Example values

How the main result changes when **Tip** changes and everything else stays at the example values above:

Tip (%)Tip amount7.56.311.259.451512.618.7515.7522.518.93025.2

## Worked example

Bill 84, 15% tip, 3 people.

Tip = 84 × 0.15 = **12.60**. Total = 96.60. Each pays 32.20.

## Key terms

- **Gratuity**: Another word for a tip.
- **Service charge**: A fee added by the venue, sometimes replacing a tip.

## FAQ

**Should I tip on tax?**
It is your choice; tipping on the pre-tax total is common.

**Is service sometimes included?**
Yes, check the bill for a service charge before tipping.

**How do I split unevenly?**
Calculate the tip on each person’s portion separately.

**What formula does the Tip Calculator use?**
Tip = bill × tip %.

**Can I work backwards from the result?**
Yes. Type the result you want into Tip amount and the calculator finds the matching tip.